Sherlock: Season 4

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BBC-1 | PBS | BBC | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: January 1, 2017

Starring: Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch

Summary: The British detective series returns with three new episodes and Toby Jones is set to be the duo's latest antagonist.

Creator: Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E3. The Final Problem
Air Date: January 15, 2017
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S4:E2. The Lying Detective
Air Date: January 8, 2017
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S4:E1. The Six Thatchers
Air Date: January 1, 2017

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Christian Bone

Jan 3, 2017

Helping move things along at a nice pace is Mark Gatiss’ script, which is quite strong. Though not his best for the series, he clearly relishes taking the show into a more serious direction, as well as providing lots of customary laughs in the episode’s first half. Read full review

Mike Hale

Dec 30, 2016

Watching "Sherlock" is like dropping in on old friends who are as smart and sarcastic as ever but don’t seem to have as much joy in their lives anymore. Read full review

Aja Romano

Jan 4, 2017

Unfortunately, the season four premiere has revealed that Sherlock’s most promising and divisive element in the wake of the season three finale--the evolving three-way relationship between Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch), John Watson (Martin Freeman), and John’s mysterious wife, Mary (Amanda Abbington)--is little more than a giant distraction, a red herring for ... whatever the show has up its sleeve next. Read full review

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adrenilinmatt

Jan 8, 2017

not the strongest start we couldve hoped for, but how can we judge based on one episode. tonights episode was mindblowing and i have very high hopes for the next one. gotta love sherklock

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MrsDrStrange

Aug 11, 2018

Oh God, thuis season deffinitly the best. I loved so much. It was so epic. Season 5 come please.

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Davrosdaleks1

Jan 18, 2017

I acknowledge the criticisms about this season, but I still found it more entertaining than a lot of other shows.

Yes, there wasn't a lot of actual mystery solving this season, the first episode was all over the place, the second episode's villain is a little over the top (though veryI acknowledge the criticisms about this season, but I still found it more entertaining than a lot of other shows.

Yes, there wasn't a lot of actual mystery solving this season, the first episode was all over the place, the second episode's villain is a little over the top (though very menacing), and there are logic holes in the final episode.

Still, the cast is still on point, and it's always fun to see Sherlock and Watson. The dramatic moments in this season are far superior to previous seasons. Finally, not to give away spoilers but the main antagonist this season is quite effective.… Expand

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saleks

Jan 1, 2017

Well polished and executed, great acting. The plot however is disappointing - fragmented, hectic and plainly obvious. Not even a tiny step towards uncovering the intrigue of Moriarty return story line from previous season.

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popdod

Mar 23, 2020

1st episode: 5/10, 2nd: 8/10, 3rd: 3/10. After solving the initial crime reported, 1st episode became too action-oriented, borderline James Bond. 2nd was more like the classic first 2 seasons and had some interesting twists, villain was well casted. 3rd was way too hard to believe,1st episode: 5/10, 2nd: 8/10, 3rd: 3/10. After solving the initial crime reported, 1st episode became too action-oriented, borderline James Bond. 2nd was more like the classic first 2 seasons and had some interesting twists, villain was well casted. 3rd was way too hard to believe, borderline supernatural and horror, logistically a lot of it seems impossible no matter how smart the villain is supposed to be, not really any mystery in the story. It seems like they tried to go too big on the shock surprise and do something different. SPOILER: Also, really hated the Moriarty character and casting in this series. The actor and character always came off like a dim-witted but cocky psychopathic yuppie banker bro given a bunch of cheesy one-liners by the writers. The original character was supposed to be a clever, older professor. Filling the finale with him saying a bunch of cheesy lines just made it even worse.… Expand

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MrMk

Jan 17, 2017

hi.this show was amazing in s1 and s2 .but after s2 Unfortunately The story was very poor and defeated. I waited 3 years for Season 4 . season 4 = Terribly weak and empty story !!!

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carameldance

Feb 22, 2018

An insult for both audience and Sherlock himself. It was painful to watch. What a miserable end for such a great show.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: January 1, 2017
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  S4:E3. The Final Problem
  Air Date: January 15, 2017
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  S4:E2. The Lying Detective
  Air Date: January 8, 2017
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  S4:E1. The Six Thatchers
  Air Date: January 1, 2017
Season 3

88
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 1, 2014
Season 2

91
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 1, 2012
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 25, 2010